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The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is Australia's peak psychology body, representing more than 25,000 psychologists across Australia.

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is Australia's peak psychology body. We represent our more than 27,000 members. We are the largest non-medical health professionals organisation in the country. The APS strongly advocates for the discipline and profession of psychology, supports high standards for the profession, promotes psychological knowledge to enhance community wellbeing, and is dedi

cated to providing benefits to support members’ professional lives. The functions of the APS are conducted through more than 200 active Member Groups within the Society. There are 40 APS Branches spread across Australia, nine APS Colleges representing specialty areas within the profession (clinical neuropsychology, clinical psychology, community psychology, counselling psychology, educational and developmental psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, organisational psychology and sport and exercise psychology), and 44 Interest Groups representing the wide range of special interests of the APS membership.

25/07/2025

The closure of Ramsay Health Care’s psychology clinics is an indication of how close to breaking point Australia’s mental health system is, and will undoubtedly have a knock-on effect, forcing people in an already stretched system to have to find a new provider.

Our CEO Dr Zena Burgess spoke to national radio yesterday about the significant impacts of these closures and where people can go to seek alternative care.

If you or someone you know needs a psychologist, the APS Find a Psychologist directory lists thousands of registered psychologists around Australia. Search for free: https://psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist

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23/07/2025

From 1 December 2025, psychologists will transition to the Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct. To help guide this change, we are releasing a series of Professional Practice Guidelines that explain how the new Code applies in real-world practice.

The first two guidelines are now available:

📘 The APS Professional Practice Guidelines on record keeping provide psychologists with a practice framework for professional record keeping - essential for a range of professional, organisational, financial, legal, and governance purposes. Download here: https://psychology.org.au/for-members/resource-finder/resources/business-admin-legal/code-of-conduct-record-keeping

📗 The APS Professional Practice Guidelines on privacy and confidentiality are designed to support psychologists in meeting their ethical and professional obligations related to privacy and confidentiality. Download here: https://psychology.org.au/for-members/resource-finder/resources/business-admin-legal/code-of-conduct-privacy-and-confidentiality

We will be releasing more practice guidelines in the coming months – each one designed specifically for APS members. Stay tuned.

🔗 Visit the PsyBA Code of Conduct hub: https://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/Standards-and-Guidelines/Professional-practice-standards/Code-of-conduct.aspx

22/07/2025

🧑‍🎓 The APS Psychology Career Expo is your chance to hear from seasoned psychology experts, meet potential employers, and connect with others at your career stage.

Join us in your city:

Perth | Tuesday 29 July
Adelaide | Thursday 31 July
Brisbane | Tuesday 5 August
Sydney | Thursday 7 August
Hobart | Thursday 14 August
Melbourne | Monday 18 August

Register for the APS Psychology Career expo today: https://psychology.org.au/event/24992

17/07/2025

Investment in school psychologists is not only a sound education and health strategy — it is a vital antibullying measure.

We were pleased to contribute to the Australian Government’s Anti-Bullying Rapid Review, but action must be taken now to help children feel safe, included and able to thrive at school. That's why we are calling for the adoption of the Productivity Commission’s 2020 recommendation of one school psychologist for every 500 students.

15/07/2025

Are you interested in learning more about organisational psychology?

The APS College of Organisational Psychologists is hosting a free webinar tomorrow to answer all your questions. Join us to hear from a panel of eight passionate experts and get inspired about that next step in your career.

🗓️ Wednesday 16 July, 5:30pm - 7:00pm AEST
Register today via the link in the comments section.

14/07/2025

Ableism can show up in everyday mental health practice – often unnoticed. Learn how you can recognise hidden barriers, understand the impact of language, and make meaningful changes to create safer, more inclusive environments in this interactive webinar with disability inclusion advocate, Karin Heartwell.

This is a foundational course, designed for those new to the topic.

📍 Online webinar
🗓️ Tuesday 29 July, 12:00pm - 2:00pm AEST

Register today via the link in the comments section.

10/07/2025

Time is running out to register for the next in-person Focalength workshop.

Join the team in Sydney for a full day deep-dive into The Focalength MethodTM of assessing and managing clients. This holistic method takes all complex mental health, physical, social, and functional impairment issues into consideration — with specific focus on ADHD and comorbidities.

If you have previous learning on the topic or significant expertise in a similar field of knowledge, this workshop is for you.

Register now with your APS member discount: https://psychology.org.au/event/25261

07/07/2025

Virtual reality (VR) is emerging as a powerful tool in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and related conditions.

This in-person workshop hosted by the Cyberpsychology Research Group at The University of Sydney offers practical training in integrating VR into cognitive-behavioral therapy for both adults and minors.

You’ll gain practical skills, evidence-based insights, and a clearer understanding of how VR can reinforce core therapeutic principles such as graded exposure, emotional regulation, and cognitive restructuring.

This is a foundational course, designed for those new to the topic.

📍 Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
🗓️ Tuesday 15 July 2025, 9:00am - 12:30pm AEST

Register today via the link in the comments section.

04/07/2025

For Draga Jevtic MAPS, disaster recovery is “about instilling hope and reminding people of their existing resilience.”

Learn more about her experience as an APS Disaster Response Network volunteer, and how she helps people make sense of their experiences in the aftermath of a traumatic event in the comments below.

03/07/2025

Our thoughts are with the communities across NSW affected by heavy rain and flooding this week.

Floods can be highly distressing, but there are things you, your family and friends can do to psychologically prepare and recover from such events.

Earlier this week, our CEO Dr Zena Burgess spoke to ABC News about the mental health impacts of experiencing multiple natural disasters. We’ve shared this and free mental health resources to support you in the comments below.

27/06/2025

Psychology placements can be daunting and exciting. With the right mindset and strategies, you can navigate any challenges and make the most of this transformative experience. APS early career psychologist Peter reflects on his own placements, and shares ten tips to help you make the most of yours.

Check out the full guide in the comments below.

26/06/2025

📣 To celebrate our 50% off CPD* sale, we’ve selected a list of training activities, articles and resources to guide and inspire your professional development in the coming months.

This member-exclusive sale ends on Monday, 30 June 2025. Explore now and save. Link in the comments.

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Tuesday	8:45am - 5:15pm
Wednesday	8:45am - 5:15pm
Thursday	8:45am - 5:15pm
Friday	8:45am - 5:15pm

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